Multi-Skilled Engineer

Warburtons Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Ilkeston is seeking a Multi-Skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with health and safety standards while performing maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment. The position offers a competitive starting salary of £55,014, plus a profit-related bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and engineering qualifications. Join us and contribute to our legacy of baking the nation's favorite bread.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share

Opportunity to purchase extra annual leave

Award winning pension scheme

Life assurance

Product discounts

Investment in personal development

Access to physiotherapy and health support

Qualifications

• Experience of Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Familiarity with H&S and Food Safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance.
• Drive improvements in asset reliability and reduction in losses.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety legislation.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Problem-solving skills

Root cause analysis skills

FMCG/manufacturing maintenance experience

Understanding of PLC and control systems

Education

Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, BTEC, or equivalent)

Job description

Join Warburtons as a Multi‑Skilled Manufacturing Engineer!

Working pattern: 4 on 4 off (4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off) Salary: starting salary £55,014.00 plus profit‑related bonus, life assurance, award‑winning pension, health and wellbeing support.

Are you a talented engineer with a knack for both mechanical and electrical equipment? Do you thrive in a supportive yet fast‑paced environment?

Due to the expansion of the engineering team at our newly opened bakery in Ilkeston, we’re looking to recruit FOUR Multi‑Skilled Manufacturing Engineers. Here, you’ll tackle exciting challenges, drive continuous improvement, and be part of a legacy that has been baking the nation’s favourite bread since 1876. If you’re ready to elevate your career and make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

The Recipe

As a Multi‑Skilled Manufacturing Engineer at Warburtons, you’ll work in collaborative shift teams alongside production, safety, and hygiene departments. You'll perform planned and preventative maintenance, using your engineering expertise to develop robust, long‑term solutions.

The Role

You’ll be part of a highly skilled engineering team, you’ll be driven and skilled in finding and rectifying faults through inputs and outputs, reading and acting on data, conducting planned and preventative maintenance and working on a variety of equipment from bulk handling systems, through to processing and packaging, site services and PLC control systems.

You’ll:

• Ensure all engineering activities undertaken are compliant to internal & external standards including Health & Safety legislation, identifying any required actions so that the area of responsibility is healthy, safe and accident free.
• Responsible for executing fault finding and maintenance through RCM and CBM activities. Driving improvements in asset reliability and reduction in losses.
• Adheres to site specific machinery procedures to ensure safe and efficient asset maintenance, contributing to the continuous improvement of operational performance.
• Drive a proactive Engineering Continuous Improvement culture - Contributing to the improvement and development of maintenance activities & standard operating procedures.
• Compliance with quality and food safety legislation, company standards and specifications in order to meet the requirements of professional and legal standards.
• Experience of Mechanical and, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge and experience of maintenance in preferably a FMCG/ manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with H&S and Food Safety systems and legislation (e.g., PUWER, IOSH).
• Ability to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Understanding of PLC and control systems (desirable but not essential).
• Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, BTEC, or equivalent).

Extra Dough

Last but by no means least, you'll want to know what your breads worth.

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we’ll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.